Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-27
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THE GRAND ARMY ENcANrPMEN1


Rain Postpones the Parade Until To.
mOrrow-GOssip About the COmman-
Decentralization. sherman Wanted.
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21.--The inclement weathe1
continuing, the order OF parade has been counter.
manded until tomorrow. There has been no ad.
dition to the Washington colony here except In
the person Of Col. John E. Joyce and Lieut.. John
Kelly. OF the police department. To say that the
comrades OF the Department Of the Potomac were
disguised over the bad weather this morning but
mildly expresses it. An Interchange Of opinion
on the question OF commander has been had, and
1t resolves itself INTO this: Gen. Sherman is the
first choice OF all, except that New York comes
mere Instructed for SlOcum. Since yesterday II
was generally learned that Major Warner, OF Mis-
souri,, had seen actual service in the field which
has added to his support
GEN. BURDETT ON THE COMING ELECTION.
II find no crystalllzed sentiment among the
comrades" said Gen. s. s. Burdett this morning
land am assured that no definite Information will
De mad until late tomorrow. There Is q general
wish that Uncle Billie Sherman will accept and
.nose having other preferences will make no ex;
preston until It is finally known whether he will
accept the position. He has again and again said
he would not have 1t. but there is an under cur.
rent at work which may result In his choice. II
would be the best thing that could occur at this
time"
DECIDED SHERMAN FEELING
capt. Bergen agreed that there was decided
Sherman feeling everywhere; that the thinking
intelligent comrades condemned Tuttleism, that
there was general disposition to accept things as
they were legally constituted, and such sentiments
as IuttleS were not In accord with that feeling;
just now man who was known to be thoroughly
loyal, and who was devoid OF all political favor
one way or the other. was desirable for com.
manoer. and Gen. Sherman possessed such re.
QuirementS
II Gen. Sherman can be induced to accept he will
De the unanimous choice, and everything at this
time points in that direction.
me various bands are Serenading the leading
spirits at the various hotels and cheers are given
on the appearance OF Slocum, Fairch1id and others
GOSSIP ABOUT THE WASHINGTON DELEGATES.
Major Urell, of Washington, and Others will be
the guests Of the Anheuser Brewing Co. this after.
noon.
several OF the capital comrades are suffering
through change OF diet. Major Burke first learned
VI iic ueaCn Oh ms sou on his arrival here and
ms return would avail no good at this time he was
Ing. he mas the sympathy OF every one.A
TALK WITH GEN. FAIRCHILD.
II am glad to meet you," said Gen Fairchild to
The STAR, land will say to you that the postpone.
ment OF the parade carries with it postpone
ment OF the daily exercises, we want to carry this
tnng out legally and Ii fault is found with the
delay all right. We will get through Saturday"
WARNER WOULD THROW UP HIS HAT FOR SHERMAN.
Representative VIM Warner said 81 am a can.
dldate, learn, for commander. l understand
Kansas and Missouri are for me- and Illinois will
De pretty much divided. II Gen. Sherman would
consent 10 the use OF his name would throw uU
iny nat LOT MIN, but he win not consent to rum.